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An entertaining, informative, and inspirational look at the greatest women artists of all time! The latest entry in the new Great Masters of Art series, Great Women Masters of Art is an affordable, easy-to-use guide featuring the life and work of the greatest women painters of Western art—from the 15th century to the present day.
Legendary women painters of each key historical movement are included, such as Sofonisba Anguissola, Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith Leyster, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Gwen John, Frida Kahlo, and dozens more. Each artist is represented by several impressive reproductions of her most significant works, alongside a biographical timeline and brief history of her life and career. Every dazzling, full-color reproduction includes cultural and aesthetic discussions about the individual painting. Plus, entertaining anecdotes and stories bring each woman’s inspirations, circumstances, and creative genius to life.
This one-stop guide is appealing, compact, lavishly illustrated, and conveniently organized for fast and easy use. Great Women Masters of Art is an enjoyable trip for all.
* Latest entry in the new Great Masters of Art series
* Features 75 artists
* Organized chronologically to bring art movements into context
Features the magnificent work of:
* Sofonisba Anguissola
* Artemisia Gentilesch
* Judith Leyster
* Rosalba Carriera
* Angelica Kauffman Rosa Bonheur
* Berthe Morisot
* Mary Cassatt
* Eva Gonzalès
* Käthe Kollwitz
* Sonia Delaunay
* Georgia O’Keeffe
* Alice Neel
* Judy Chicago
* Frida Kahlo . . .
* and many more
Jordi Vigué studied medieval history at the University of Barcelona and the Sorbonne in Paris. He has published numerous monographs and magazine articles on art and has edited a number of encyclopedias. He lives in Barcelona, Spain. |
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